Monthly Archives: December 2013

Happy New Year!

Posted on December 31, 2013 by EagleAye

In the central Philippines, called the Visayas, New Year’s is celebrated with a bowl of 12 different round fruit. The fruit represent prosperity for the coming year. My wife brought this tradition from her native Philippines. Our cultures combine and … Continue reading →

Posted in Photos | Tagged Also Sprach Zarathustra, Champagne, Fruit, Native American, New Year's Celebration, Philippines, Photo, Photography, Prosperity, Smudge | 17 Comments

Gauntlet Run – The Speakeasy at Yeah, Write

Posted on December 31, 2013 by EagleAye

Gauntlet Run Since electric lights became widely available six years before, the city of Edinshore had taken to the new technology with a vengeance. Captain Hansen thought the lights of the boulevard lit up Great Glenn, the city’s giant clock … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Action, Adventure, Airship, Cannon, Cockpit, Flash Fiction, Pirates, Short Fiction, Short Story, Speakeasy, Steampunk, Writing Challenge | 18 Comments

The Chain Writing Game – Episode 23

Posted on December 29, 2013 by EagleAye

The Chain Writing Saga continues in haste. Join in quick! Catch up with Kerrie Salsac’s Chain Writing Game and dive in. Episode 23 “You’re a princess,” said Mac as he stared out the window of the safehouse. Sweat made his … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Action, Adventure, Attack Chopper, Chain Writing Game, Flash Fiction, Kerrie Salsac, Safehouse, Short Fiction, Short Story | 22 Comments

The Chain Writing Game

Posted on December 29, 2013 by EagleAye

The next installment in Kerrie Salsac’s Chain Writing Game. The fun continues. Episode 17 With a protesting Aadila hiding in the bushes, Cindy found the other girls locked in a room inside the house. The screwdriver came in handy for … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction, Uncategorized | Tagged Action, Adventure, Chain Writing Game, Flash Fiction, Glock, Kerrie Salsac, Short Fiction, Short Story | 18 Comments

Gone Fishing – Sunday Photo Fiction

Posted on December 29, 2013 by EagleAye

Continued from a previous story, here. This is written for Sunday Photo Fiction. Love the historically important pic, Alastair! A story about creative thinking begins after the photo. Genre: Steampunk/Humor Gone Fishing Arteigna’s hair was matted with sweat. Her dress … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Adventure, Airship, Bull Shark, Cardinal, Evil Man, Fishing, Flash Fiction, Humor, Short Fiction, Short Story, Steampunk | 16 Comments

Chain Writing Game – Episode 13

Posted on December 28, 2013 by EagleAye

Time for the Chain writing game, started by Kerrie Salsac. First post is here: http://kerrieanns.wordpress.com/2013/12/28/the-chain-writing-game/ Click the linky to get caught up. Episode 13 When the trunk opened again, Jimmy punched her hard. Darkness followed the pain. She awoke on … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction, Uncategorized | Tagged Action, Chain Writing, Flash Fiction, Short Story, Suspense, Writing Challenge | 20 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge: Joy

Posted on December 28, 2013 by EagleAye

This week’s photo challenge is depictions of joy. I rarely have people in my pics, but I’m making an exception this time around. These were all moments of joy for a variety of reasons. Here are my entries: I hope … Continue reading →

Posted in Photos | Tagged botanical gardens, Joy, Lake Travis, Odessa, Philippines, Photo, Photo Challenge, Photography, Photos, postaday, Travel | 13 Comments

Vengeful Seas – Picture It & Write

Posted on December 27, 2013 by EagleAye

Written for Picture It & Write. A story about a fall from grace begins after the photo. Genre: Steampunk Vengeful Seas Arteigna ushered him into the receiving room with a smile that could ignite a star. His leather clothes and … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Airship, Flash Fiction, Gunners, Internment Camp, Rebellion, Science Fiction, Short Fiction, Short Story, Steampunk, Writing Challenge | 20 Comments

Trash Disposal – Friday Fictioneers

Posted on December 26, 2013 by EagleAye

Written for the Friday Fictioneers. A story about disposing of trash in space begins after the photo. Trash Disposal “Well, that’s the last of Earth’s refuse,” sighed Mitchell, as their freighter pulled away from the orbiting starship. “In a few … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Flash Fiction, Friday Fictioneers, Funny, Humor, Radioactive Waste, Science Fiction, Short Fiction, Short Story, Starship, Trash Disposal | 43 Comments

Merry Christmas To All!

Posted on December 25, 2013 by EagleAye

We had a wonderful Christmas full of joy and magic and good cheer. I hope all of you enjoyed happiness and fellowship wherever you may live. I can barely move after our Christmas feast. And now we’re off to see … Continue reading →